JOSEPH’S

R O M A N C A T H O L I C C H U R C H

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time • January 21, 2018

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Parish Office Hours ........ Monday-Friday 9:00 am-4:00 pm (Summer 9:00 am-2:00 pm)

Parish Staff Pastor, Fr. Timothy Kroeger...... frtim@stjoeleb.org Receptionist,

Business Manager, Shannon Peycha ...... speycha@stjoeleb.org Director of Religious Education, Caroline Van Atter ........... religioused@stjoeleb.org Director of Music, Cathy Rund .................. crund@stjoeleb.org High School Youth Ministry, Norma DeLaRosa .. ndelarosa@stjoeleb.org Sacristan, Judy Mrozinski ......... omajmro@yahoo.com Maintenance, Roger Pratt & Bill Burns

Sunday Mass Schedule Lord’s Day Saturday .......................................... 4:30 pm Sunday ......................... 8:00 am & 11:00 am Weekday ..... flexible schedule—see bulletin Holy Day ...... flexible schedule—see bulletin

New Parishioners and Guests We offer a warm welcome to all who are celebrating with us this weekend. If you are new to the parish, please contact the office so we may greet you properly. There are also Welcome Packets available in the Gathering Space.

Celebrating Reconciliation

Imagine a high school graduating class. The students have

worked together during the last four years, doing their best,

studying hard, and encouraging one another. Throughout their

senior year, they look forward eagerly to graduation day. Then

imagine school officials telling them in their final week that

everyone has passed, and there is no need for a graduation

ceremony. There will be no diplomas, no caps and gowns, no

pictures, and no Pomp and Circumstance. The reaction would be

uproar. Students and patrons would be angry, because there is a

need to ritualize graduation. People need ritual for most of life’s

important events.

Reconciliation ritualizes forgiveness. It celebrates the liberation

that Christ Jesus won for all on the cross. It is also the way for

individuals to experience God’s mercy.

Celebrating this ritual well takes effort and preparation.

Reconciliation is a liturgical action, with prayers from a priest

presider, dialogue and responses from the penitent, and a

formula Trinitarian prayer. The penitent neither is passive nor

simply receptive. The individual is required to actively give an

account of remorseful actions. This can be the most difficult part

of the ritual. By voicing sins, the penitent takes ownership of

unloving, unjust, and sinful ways. In most other situations,

admitting fault results in punishment. In the sacrament of

Reconciliation, admitting fault is the doorway to God’s

transformative grace.

A fruitful reconciliation first entails a good examination of

conscience. This is perhaps where most of the penitent’s work

should be done. Many struggle because of an unfamiliarity with

sin. It is easy to grow comfortable with sin. Spend time with a good

examination, or compile your own from a collection of others.

Penance should not be confused with punishment. Rather, it

serves as the strengthening force to a deeper communion with

Christ. It fosters a virtue that helps stave off destructive

behaviors.

Knowing what you want and what the sacrament offers can

minimize disappointment. The sacrament of Reconciliation is not

intended to be spiritual direction or counseling. Either of these in

conjunction with reconciliation can be very life-giving. The

sacrament itself is a ritual liturgical action. It brings to life the

biblical realities of healing and forgiveness. Reconciliation

restores the soul broken by sin, and renews us as the forgiven,

redeemed children of God.

Questions for reflection:

Describe the best sacramental experience.

What social sins affect you today?

Home Activities:

Create an examination of conscience from a variety of

resources for all to consider.

Practice examining your conscience nightly. Take time to

evaluate the day, calling to mind the regrets and unloving

actions, as well as the joys and grateful moments.

Scripture corner:

Luke 15:8–10 Luke 15:11–32

Why might there be rejoicing in heaven over one who repents?

Darren M. Henson, STL, is pastor of Sacred Heart Church,

Emporia, Kansas. He serves as adjunct faculty at Loyola University

Chicago and Benedictine College, Atchison, Kansas, teaching

liturgy and sacraments.

© 2007 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 1800 North Hermitage Avenue, Chicago,

IL 60622; 1-800-933-1800; www.LTP.org. Art by Suzanne Novak. All rights reserved. Used with

permission. Rite magazine, page 31, November/December 2007, www.ritemagazine.org.

Stewardship & Administration

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Parish Finance Council Tom Merritt (Chair), Aline Anderson, Eric Gubera, Dan Lamar,

Jon Lehmkuhler, Ron Morelock, Jeff Newman, Michele Thomas

Financial Stewardship Last Week Envelopes ............................ $6,476.00

Electronic Giving ...................................... 3,090.00

Youth Envelopes ............................................ 11.00

Last Week Loose ..........................................366.06

Total ....................................................... $9,943.06

Weekly Budget……………………… ........ …$10,600.00

YTD Weekly Collection Budget ............ $30,900.00

YTD Weekly Collection Actual. ............. $41,042.30

Religious Retirement Collection………….$3,368.92

Thanks for your good stewardship.

Stewardship of Our Youth My good deed was….

“Helping to make dinner.” - Jaxon

“I gave my brother some of toys that he can play with them.” -

Yamilexy

Stewardship Prayer Corner There is a certain urgency in today’s Gospel as Jesus calls His first

disciples - Andrew and Simon, James and John. Each one follows

Jesus immediately, unhesitatingly abandoning nets and boats and

father and fellow-workers. To what is Jesus calling me - at this

moment, in these circumstances? What will I need to abandon in

order to follow Him?

Religious Give Thanks A religious sister writes, “When we see the generous response of so

many thousands of persons in order to help us, religious men and

women, we are left speechless.” Senior sisters, brothers and religious

order priests across the country send heartfelt thanks and prayers for

your donation to last week’s Retirement Fund for Religious collection.

Parish Winter Closings When Lebanon Schools are closed due to inclement weather, the

Parish Office will be closed. If a Boone County Winter Snow

Emergency is declared, all parish liturgies and activities (including

Mass) will be cancelled. Parish closings will be announced on the

local ABC, CBS, and NBC networks.

Thank You Thank you for your donation of $2,429.04 to the Caring Center of

Boone County. Your generous gift helps us continue to provide

services to those in crisis in our community. In the month of

December alone, we helped 377 families put food on their tables,

provide 148 families with a Christmas meal, 112 teens with

Christmas gifts and 78 FunPaks were distributed. Thank you for your

investment in the lives of Boone County Families.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of

Mary Mauser, mother of Louis Mauser,

who passed away on January 11, 2018.

May she rest in peace and may her family and

loved ones be comforted during this difficult time.

Outreach

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Pro-Life Corner Please pray the following prayer every day for an

end to abortion and for the unborn babies…“Jesus,

Mary and Joseph, I love you very much. I beg you to

spare the life of the unborn baby that I have

spiritually adopted who is in danger of abortion.” -Prayer of the late Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

Pro-Life Notes

“What you are is God’s gift to you. What you become is your gift to

God.” Hans Urs von Balthasar

Post-Abortion Healing & Reconciliation

Project Rachael, a post-abortion healing ministry, offers

confidential and skilled help. Call 1-877-522-3300.

Did You Know?

There are several people who go each Friday to abortion clinics to

pray? If you would like to be a part of this ministry, please call the

Parish Office.

Formation Religious Education

Preschool - 5th Grade

Sundays from 9:30 - 10:40 am

First Sacrament Class

February 7 6:00 pm in Classroom

Middle School Youth Group

Sundays from 9:30—10:40 am in the St. Aloysius Room

High School Youth Ministry

High School Youth Ministry meets from 6:00 - 8:00 pm in the

St. Gregory the Great Room

January 20-21 Life Teen Lock-In for Life

January 28 Jesus’ Presence in the Sacraments

Come and See” Inquiry into the Catholic Faith What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? How does the

Catholic Church help people to follow Jesus in everyday life? Are you

or someone you know thinking about joining our faith community…or

would you just like to ask some questions? Then you are invited to

“come and see” inquiry into the Catholic faith, which is held in the St.

Aloysius Room on Monday evenings at 7:00 pm. For more

information, you may call the Parish Office (765-482-5558).

Sunday Reading Reflection

All adults are invited to join in a discussion of the Sunday readings

at 9:40 am, as directed by Formed.org. Basics about our faith will also

be discussed. Gather in the Parish Hall near the screen.

WANTED! Vacation Bible School leaders for VBS 2018. Please contact

Caroline at religioused@stjoeleb.org by February 12 if you are able to

help June 4-7 or June 11-14.

Attention: Young Adult Singles and Couples Through the generosity of those who have supported the Rock the

Manger fundraisers, St. Joseph’s is able to send young adults, singles

or couples, to the next World Youth Day in January 2019 in Panama

City, Panama! Young adults from across the world will gather to

celebrate being the young Church, deepen their faith, pray together

and share time with Pope Francis. If you will be between the ages of

18 and 35 by January 2019 and are interested in this pilgrimage,

please contact the parish office.

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Saint Vincent de Paul Food Distribution During the month of January, St. Vincent de Paul will be collecting

hats, gloves and soup that may be placed in the collection box in the

Gathering Space. The next food distribution is Saturday, February 3.

Volunteers for the distribution are always welcome. Thank you to

those who make the food distributions possible.

Life Center Donations Life Center helps to save babies from abortion by supporting the

mothers with counseling, ultrasound, medical references and help

mothers care for their babies after birth. Donations for January are

bibs, baby blankets & burp clothes. Crocheted and knitted items are

also appreciated. Yarn is available in the bassinet for you to use. The

Lebanon Life Center is now open at 1208 N Lebanon St, 765-485-

5181. Items can taken to the Life Center or placed in the bassinet in

the Gathering Space. Thank you for your support

Blood Drive The Knights of Columbus have organized the Indiana Blood

Center’s Bloodmobile to be at St. Joseph’s on Sunday, January 28

from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm in the church parking lot. Thank you to all

who give the gift of life.

Shalom House Reach out and help those in our community by preparing and

serving a Shalom meal on Saturday, February 3. The Shalom House

is located at 304 West Green St. For more details and to sign up,

contact Carmel at 317-797-0058. Thank you for your support

Area News Women’s Lenten Retreat St. Mary’s Altar & Rosary Society in Frankfort is extending an invitation to the ladies of St. Joseph to a Women’s Lenten Retreat on March 17

with registration starting at 8:45 am and ending with Mass at 3:00 pm. The guest speaker will be Jody Hehr. Registration is $25. For more

information or to register, please call Kat Bell at 765-278-8525 or email bellkat7100@gmail.com.

Adult Scouters Award Nominations are now being accepted by the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting for Girl Scout and Boy Scout Adult Scouter Awards.

These are presented to those adults working with the youth on their scout religious awards for two or more years. Nomination forms may be

obtained from Trudie Wanchow, DCCS Awards Chair, at stvbeth@att.net or Steve Chatot at bigbear96@comcast.net. Trudie should receive all

nominations and required letters NO LATER than March 15, 2018. Those selected by the committee will receive their award from Bishop Doherty

on April 28 at the Bishop’s dinner.

This Week in the Parish Monday, January 22 • Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of

Unborn Children

5:30 pm Rosary

6:00 pm Mass for the Respect for All Human Life

7:00 pm “Come & See” Inquiry in St. Aloysius Room

7:00 pm Young Adults in Sr. Mary Ignatia Room

Tuesday, January 23 • Saint Marianne Cope, Virgin; Saint Vincent,

Deacon and Martyr

10:00 am Mass for Bill Sutton’s Birthday (Sutton Family) at

Homewood

1:00 pm Legion of Mary Meeting in Sr. Mary Ignatia Room

Wednesday, January 24 • Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop and

Doctor of the Church

11:30 am Rosary

12:00 pm Mass for †Jean O’Neal (S O’Neal)

Eucharistic Adoration following Mass until 2:00 pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation following Mass

Thursday, January 25 • The Conversion of Saint Paul, Apostle

7:30 am Women’s Cursillo in St. Aloysius Room

9:30 am Rosary

10:00 am Mass for †Thomas Abner (J & G Fettig)

Sacrament of Reconciliation following Mass

11:00 am Women’s Club Rummage Sale Set-up in Parish Hall

Friday, January 26 • Saint Timothy and Saint Titus, Bishops

9:00 am Women’s Rummage Sale in Parish Hall until 6:00 pm

11:30 am Rosary

12:00 pm Mass for Joseph and Julie Lehner (Foster Family)

Saturday, January 27 • Saint Angela Merici, Virgin and Religious

Founder

7:00 am Men’s Cursillo in St. Aloysius Room

9:00 am Mass for †Bethany Moore (V Reynolds)

10:00 am Women’s Rummage Sale in Parish Hall until 12:00 pm

4:00 pm Rosary

4:30 pm Lord’s Day Vigil Mass for St. Joseph Parishioners

Sunday, January 28 • Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 am Lord’s Day Mass for †Rita Stathers (St. Joseph Parish)

8:30 am Knights of Columbus Blood Drive in Parking Lot until

12:30 pm

9:00 am RCIC in Classroom

9:30 am Religious Education Classes in Classrooms

9:30 am Middle School Youth Ministry in St. Aloysius Room

9:30 am RCIA in St. Gregory the Great Room

9:40 am Adult Religious Education in Parish Hall

11:00 am Lord’s Day Mass for †Walter Frank (J & D Robinson)

6:00 pm Life Teen in St. Gregory the Great Room

Dismissal Catechist: Becky Albano-Miller

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time | 4a

Readings for the Week of January 21, 2018

Sunday: Jon 3:1-5, 10/Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [4a]/

1 Cor 7:29-31/Mk 1:14-20

Monday: 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10/Ps 89:20, 21-22,

25-26 [25a]/Mk 3:22-30

Tuesday: 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19/Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 10

[8]/Mk 3:31-35

Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:4-17/Ps 89:4-5, 27-28, 29-30 [29a]/

Mk 4:1-20

Thursday: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22/Ps 117:1bc,

2 [Mk 16:15]/Mk 16:15-18

Friday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5/Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 7-8a,

10 [3]/Mk 4:26-34

Saturday: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17/Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 16-17

[12a]/Mk 4:35-41

Next Sunday: Dt 18:15-20/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 7-9, [8]/

1 Cor7:32-35/Mk 1:21-28

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Pray For… , Isabelle Bacon, June Bashor,

Rosemary Mitchell, Dolores Kotnecki, James

Supernaw, Joel Rivera, Jean Stevens, Susan Hodgen,

Karen Spitznogle, Luke Rose

...parishioners and their loved ones who are serving

in the military, law enforcement & emergency personnel

If you have someone you would like the parish to pray for,

please ask for their permission, and then contact the Parish

Office or place a note in the collection basket. We will

include their name in this box for a period of one month.

If a family member is sick or hospitalized, please call the

Parish Office at 482-5558 to arrange for Communion to be

brought to them. Thank you.

Worship Worship

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Legion of Mary Novena The next Novena will begin on Friday, January 26. If you have

a special intention that you would like to have included, please

complete the following:

Name:_____________________________________________

Intention(s)________________________________________

__________________________________________________

You may turn in your intention at the office or place it in the

collection basket before January 23.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion As Fr. Tim previously announced, the precious blood will not

be distributed during Mass due to the increase number of people

with the flu illness. Therefore, only one Extraordinary Minister of

Holy Communion will be needed during Mass. Please decide

prior to Mass with those who are also scheduled who will be

distributing communion. Thank you so much for serving in this

ministry and for your cooperation.

Parish Life Save Your Treasurers Don’t forget the Women’s Club Rummage Sale will be held on

Friday, January 26 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday,

January 27 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Donations can be

dropped off in the Parish Hall after January 21 (no electronics,

please) The sorting and setup day will be held on Thursday,

January 25.

Parish Breakfast for Life Join us on Sunday, January 21 after the 8:00 am Mass for a

Parish Breakfast sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. There

will be a free will offering with proceeds from this breakfast

supporting the Culture of Life.

Mark Your Calendars Join us as we for our annual Mardi Gras celebration on

Tuesday, February 13 starting at 6:30 pm in the Parish Hall. All

are invited for food fellowship, music, beads and fun! Authentic

New Orleans style food will be served. Please RSVP to the Parish

office to reserve your ticket. Tickets are $7 for adults; $4 for

children ages 4-12; children ages 4 and under are free; or you

may purchase a family ticket (6 or more) for $30. See you there!